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4-Year College Workshops
Workshop
Presenter
Description of Workshop
6:00
Room
7:00
Room
CSU Admissions Deanna Shoop, Associate Director Recruitment & School Relations Officer Families will receive an overview of the California State University (CSU) System, and learn admission requirements, application procedures, and how to avoid common mistakes
I-207
X
CSU Admissions Hortensia Sanchez, Admission Counselor CSU San Marcos Families will receive an overview of the California State University (CSU) System, and learn admission requirements, application procedures, and how to avoid common mistakes
X
I-207

University of California (UC) System - Overview
Jennifer Atkins, Admissions Officer
UC Office of Admissions
An overview of the 10 UC campuses to include admissions requirements and the application process as well as an overview of the opportunities available such as athletics, internships, study abroad and UCDC
I-209
I-209
Getting Into Your Top Choice School Nicole Kouyoumdjian, San Diego Pre-College Program Manager Kaplan Test Prep Discover the ins and outs of the college admissions process, learn what admissions officers want to see in applicants and get tips for college success!
F-618
F-618
Personal Statements Ginny Wohlfiel, Retired Head Counselor, UC Reader, and USD Counselor Intern Supervisor and Elaine Swatniki, Counselor and Adjunct Professor, Cuyamaca College Families will get an overview of the importance of a Personal Statement and how colleges use it to make selection decisions
F-514
F-514
CSU/UC - Arabic Luma Shamon
El Cajon Valley High School
An overview of UC/CSU admissions requirements for families in ARABIC
I-104
X
CSU/UC - Spanish Jose Garcia, Counselor El Cajon Valley High School An overview of UC/CSU admissions requirements for families in SPANISH
X
I-104
The NCAA Recruiting Process for College-Bound Athletes Jim Arnaiz, CAA
Helix High School
This workshop will walk parents and college-bound athletes step-by-step through the recruiting and clearinghouse process.
I-208
I-208
   
SAT/ACT Workshops
Workshop
Presenter
Description of Workshop
6:00
Room
7:00
Room
SAT vs. ACT College Admission Testing Ron Humbracht Princeton Review An overview of both the SAT and ACT and how to determine which college admission test to take.
F-621
F-621
   
2-Year Community College Workshops
Workshop
Presenter
Description of Workshop
6:00
Room
7:00
Room
PDC 124
Lifelong Success for High School students
Cindy Morrin, Personal Development Counseling Department Chair/PDC Outreach Coordinator Cuyamaca College Students will learn college study skills, how to choose a major/career, how to fill out college applications, scholarship applications, applying for financial aid and more. PDC 124 is a UC/CSU transferable course and meets CSU General Education. Learn how you can get a head start to college by taking this course while still in high school. Parents and students are welcome to attend this session as information is valuable for all!
B360
B360
Why Choosing to Start at the Community College Opens More Doors to the California Public University System Mary Rider, Counselor Grossmont College An overview of the transfer options available to community college students will be provided, including the lower-division general education patterns and courses for preparation into upper division majors. Students will present their paths
X
F-607
Donna Hajj, Counselor
Cuyamaca College
F-607
X
   
Financial Aid Workshops
Workshop
Presenter
Description of Workshop
6:00
Room
7:00
Room
EdFund (FAFSA) Mary Snyder, Sr Client Relations Mgr EDFUND This workshop will answer questions related to financial aid, including What is financial aid?, What is the application process?, How is eligibility determined?, and How much can a family receive.
F-627
F-627
Ayunda Financiera / Financial Aid


(1 in Spanish, 1 in Arabic)

Julio Soto, Outreach Coordinator Grossmont College Nuestra presentacion se enfoca en educar a nuestra audiencia sobre las multiples alternativas disponibles para pagar una Education Superior (Colegio u Universidad). Utilizando experiencias personales y el gran conocimineto adquirido despues de trabajar en el campo de recursos financieros por muchos años, los presentadores garantizan un proceso mas sencillo para estudinates y familiares que asisitan a esta presentacion.
F-517
X
Financial Aid in Arabic Luma Shamon, Grossmont College Our presentation is geared towards educating our audience in the many student aid alternatives available to pay for a Higher Education (College or University). Drawing from personal experiences and from a wealth of knowledge after many years of working in the financial aid field, presenters guarantee a much easier process for students and their families after attending our session
X
F-517
Career Workshops
Workshop
Presenter
Description of Workshop
6:00
Room
7:00
Room
Career Trends/What’s Hot? Chuck Flacks, Manager of Labor Market Information and Policy, and Gary Moss, Labor Market Intelligence Specialist San Diego Workforce Partnership This workshop will give current labor market statistics and trends. Learn what jobs will have sustainability in the future.
H113
H113
COIN3 Various GUHSD staff Open lab available to parents to log-in to COIN3 to see students progress with the post-secondary plan.
Library Lab
Library Lab

 

 

*Workshops subject to change